Bard College Conservatory of Music
Conservatory Concerts and Lectures 02-16-2007
February 16, 2007
Bard College Conservatory of Music
February 16, 2007
Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Leon Botstein. The program features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Op. 84, is considered a symbolic anthem for the Hungarian’s struggle for freedom during the Revolution of 1956; Bohuslav Martinů’s Piano Trio and String Orchestra Concertino with violinist Erica Kiesewetter, cellist Robert Martin, and pianist Blair McMillen; Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8; and Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 2.
Presented in conjunction with the two-and-a-half-day reunion of Hungarian freedom fighters and the conference, “The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and After: Impact and Contributions.” Concert will be on February 16, 2007 at 8 pm in the Sosnoff Theater This event will be free and open to the public An International Conference THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION OF 1956 AND AFTER: IMPACT AND CONTRIBUTIONS February 15–17, 2007, Bard College With Featured Speakers: CSABA BÉKÉS LÁSZLÓ BITÓ LEON BOTSTEIN IAN BURUMA TIBOR FRANK MIKLÓS HARASZTI PETER KENEZ BÉLA LIPTÁK ISTVÁN RÉV THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 5:30 p.m. Torchlight procession. Entrance, F. W. Olin Humanities Building 8:00 p.m. Concert by Malcolm Bilson, fortepiano. Olin Hall 9:15 p.m. Film: Fiery Autumn. Weis Cinema, Bertelsmann Campus Center FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 10:00 a.m. Conference opens. Olin Hall 8:00 p.m. Concert by the Bard Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, Leon Botstein conducting. Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 10:00 a.m. Conference opens. Olin Hall All events are free and open to the public. CALL 845-758-7080 OR VISIT HUNGARY56.BARD.EDU